77 years old (Born on July 24, 1947)
Happy Birthday, Robert Hays! Surely we can't be serious—another year already? Your iconic role as Ted Striker in "Airplane!" still has us laughing decades later. From your hilarious drinking problem (missing your mouth entirely) to landing that plane against all odds, you've given comedy wings and made turbulence oddly enjoyable.Even today, fans quote you endlessly ("Don't call me Shirley!") proving timeless humor never ages. May this birthday bring smoother flights than Ted ever had and fewer inflatable autopilots at the controls. Keep soaring high with laughter—we're counting on you for many more years of comedic brilliance ahead!